Tomb of Weng Tonghe

Tomb of Weng Tonghe

The Tomb of Weng Tonghe is a cultural tourism attraction.

Tomb of Weng Tonghe

The tomb of Weng Tonghe is located at the foot of Boge Peak. In front of the tomb stand four ancient cypresses, with gnarled branches and iron-like trunks, exuding a vigorous and unique charm.

Weng Tonghe, styled Shengfu, also known as Shuping, was later referred to as Songchan Laoren in his later years, and also called himself Pinglu Jushi. A native of Changshu, Jiangsu Province, he was skilled in poetry and prose, adept at painting, and particularly renowned for his calligraphy. He was a celebrated calligrapher of the late Qing Dynasty. Having achieved the top rank in the imperial examinations, he entered the Hanlin Academy and once served as tutor to both Emperor Tongzhi and Emperor Guangxu. He rose to the positions of Acting Grand Secretary and Minister of Revenue, and joined the Grand Council, earning the title "Prime Minister Scholar." He was dismissed from office and sent back to his hometown for supporting the Hundred Days' Reform.

Jiangsu Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit, First and Second Batch, Adjusted and Announced in March 1982 — Tomb of Weng Tonghe, Qing Dynasty, Yushan, Changshu City

Weng Tonghe (1830–1904), styled Shuping, also known as Songchan, with other aliases including Junzhai, Pingsheng, Pinglu Jushi, Bingmei Jushi, and Tianfang Xianren, and later referred to as Ping’an Jushi. A native of Changshu, Jiangsu Province, he was a prominent politician and calligraphic artist in modern Chinese history. He held positions such as Minister of Revenue, Minister of Works, Grand Councilor, and Minister of the Zongli Yamen (Office for General Management of the Affairs of All Nations). He successively served as tutor to Emperors Tongzhi and Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. He was posthumously honored with the title "Wengong" (Cultured and Reverent).

Weng Tonghe was skilled in poetry, occasionally painted, and was especially renowned for his calligraphy. In his youth, he studied the styles of Ouyang Xun and Chu Suiliang, initially learning from Dong Qichang and Mi Fu. In his middle years, he drew inspiration from Qian Feng and traced back to Yan Zhenqing, while also developing his own style independent of Yan’s... More details about Weng Tonghe ++